USF Band-London

USF Band-London

The USF Herd of Thunder marching band rang in 2013 in style, playing London's New Year's Day Parade in front of a crowd of more than half a million people. University Beat on WUSF TV shows you highlights of their trip, including their performance as the Parade's feature band.

The USF Herd of Thunder Marching Band started 2013 with a bang, performing at the New Year's Day Parade in London, England. On this week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7, we hear from some of the band members about what it was like to play in front of a crowd of more than half a million people.

Radio - During "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 Tuesday after the 6:45 AM and 8:45 AM newscasts | During "All Things Considered" on WUSF 89.7 Tuesday at 5:44 PM | After "Florida Matters" on WSMR 89.1 Monday just before 10:30 PM

Host:

Mark Schreiner

Mark Schreiner has been the producer and reporter for "University Beat" on WUSF 89.7 FM since 2001 and on WUSF TV since 2007. He has worked as an anchor, reporter and producer at radio stations in Tampa and his native Chicago since 1992.

Contact Information

mschreiner@wusf.org
University Beat's theme song is: "Perpetuum Mobile" by The Penguin Cafe Orchestra, from their CD "Signs of Life."